South Shields Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, South Shields' crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents places it 47.9% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences (270 incidents, 33.9% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (112 incidents, 14.1%), both of which significantly exceed UK averages. This stark contrast with burglary (18 incidents, 2.3% of total crimes) — which is 33% below the UK average — underscores a regional imbalance in criminal activity. Seasonal factors appear to influence these patterns: the lead-up to Bonfire Night and Black Friday likely contributed to spikes in public order offences and shoplifting (96 incidents, 12.1% of total crimes, 106% above UK average). The coastal location of South Shields may explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in areas with high foot traffic and transient populations. Meanwhile, the relative absence of burglary compared to the UK average could indicate effective policing strategies in residential areas, though the sharp increase in drug-related crimes (26 incidents, 3.3% of total) raises questions about local drug markets. This month's data highlights a combination of environmental factors, seasonal rhythms, and community dynamics, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour emerging as the most pressing concerns for local authorities.

November 2025 saw a 44.4% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 18 to 26 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 44.4% rise in possession of weapons (from 9 to 13), suggests emerging patterns in local criminal activity. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), and robbery fell by 61.5% (from 13 to 5), indicating potential improvements in personal safety measures or policing efforts. The balance between property and violent crimes remains skewed: while property crimes (283) narrowly outpace violent crimes (270), the latter category's rate (3.7 per 1,000) is 44% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast with burglary, which is 33% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.3 per 1,000), highlights a combination of local demographics and crime types. Residents may find the 12.3% month-on-month decline in overall crime rate reassuring, though the surge in drug-related incidents warrants attention.

South Shields' crime rate in November 2025 (10.8 per 1,000) marks a 12.3% decrease from the previous month's 12.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction, though modest, suggests potential stabilisation in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 73,676. While this figure is not directly comparable to UK-wide data, it provides a tangible sense of risk for individuals living or working in South Shields. The drop in overall crime rate may align with seasonal factors, such as the end of the Black Friday shopping period, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection.